2019 version: What’s Wi-Fi/GSM Alarm System, How it Works?
House is our safety harbor of our living, to protect it away from potential burglary, we usually invest some money to install security system. Apparently, home security system and video surveillance system are both ideal choice. Comparing with video surveillance system, burglar alarm system can effectively protect your home, it alerts people when intruders try to break-in or a thief sneaks into your house to steal your valuable items. Video surveillance system on the other hand requires 24 hours monitoring by safety guard, it may not prevent burglary.
What’s Wi-Fi/GSM alarm system?
Back to the main topic, what’s Wi-Fi/GSM? An alarm system requires Wi-Fi or cellular connection in order to allow people to control it meanwhile replying on these pathways to transmit alarm out. Wi-Fi alarm system can connect with your router wirelessly, it’s actually an Internet of Thing (IoT) device, once it’s online, users can control it through smartphone anywhere anytime. When an alarm occurs, key holders will be notified by receiving push notification alert.
GSM represents cellular service, though 4G/LTE is prevailing today as the major mobile service. GSM actually is still supported by all cellular service carriers, because GSM is responsible for audio transmission and SMS. GSM alarm system takes advantage of cellular mobile network , it can dial phone number automatically and send text message to personal phone numbers when alarm is triggered. Moreover, users can use telephone and SMS to remotely control the device.
What’s the advantage of Wi-Fi/GSM alarm system?
Both Wi-Fi and GSM have its unique advantages and disadvantages, and security system must have redundant design, so the best solution is combining them together. Therefore today most burglar alarm system can support both Wi-Fi and GSM cellular communication. In case one of pathway (for instance, Internet service is unavailable) is down, the system still can work properly.
When residents decide to own a burglary alarm system, they have two choices; signing a monitoring contract with local security company and the company will install a system for free, you can buy a security system offer self-monitoring. Intending to avoiding signing a long-term contract and paying recurring fee monthly, most people opted for installing a burglary alarm system by themselves.
Can you recommend a system?
Unifore, is a reputable security equipment supplier and manufacturer headquartered in Shenzhen, China. We provide you several different type of alarm system to meet your requirement. G60-Ultimate, it’s the most welcomed alarm system includes big LCD display and touchpad design. The system has built-in intuitive menu system which helps users to quickly understand how to setup. Including 30 wireless zones (each zone supports 4 sensors) and 4 wired zones, it adequately fit requirements of most residential. The system offers two pathways for alarm communication including GSM and PSTN (landline/telephoneline). The product can make auto-dialing phone call and send text message when unexpected things happen. Users can control system via voice call and text message remotely through phone or mobile. App is also available for both Android and iOS which help users to control it through smartphone.
X10, it’s a smart alarm system that supports both Wi-Fi and GSM function. It has built-in Wi-Fi module to offer Internet connectivity, it includes GSM modem design to accept SIM card for cellular service. The system can work in Wi-Fi mode independently. Without LCD display design and keypad, you can program the system through the app. Since it’s based on powerful IoT platform, the push notification function is very reliable. As long as users logon, users will receive push notification not requiring app runs background.
In addition to burglary function, the system supports smart doorbell function. It sends you push notification alerts when doorbell button is pressed. It also works with wireless remote plug, which allowing you to control home appliances through smartphone. Lastly, the app has integrated with Yoosee cameras. One app can not only control the system but also use Yoosee camera for video surveillance purpose.
Is it mandatory to use a SIM card?
If you want to use the cellular service (e.g. GSM call, text message), it’s mandatory to insert a valid SIM card. You can buy a pay-as-you-go card which only charges you money when the system make phone call and send text message, henceforth the operating cost is very low. Without SIM card, the system still operates, it just starts yelling when an alarm occur, but can’t notify users by phone call or text message because SIM is not inserted and cellular service is unavailable. However, if you are using a system that can support Wi-Fi connection, then the system can rely on Internet connection to transmit alarm.
What kind of SIM card works for GSM alarm system?
Basically all kinds of SIM card can work for GSM alarm system, regardless it’s 4G/LTE or 3G, GSM. However, it should be noted that most alarm system accepts regular size of SIM card, microSIM and nano SIM can’t fit the slot.
Can the system connect to alarm receiving center?
Not all burglar alarm system in market has the capability to connect with alarm receiving center. Unifore burglar alarm system has built-in Contact ID protocol can transmit alarm to alarm receiving center. The system supports both self-monitoring and paid monitoring service.